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SD57 VBP

2007 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,599 mi
Last recorded136,599 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD57 VBP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 136,599 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 131,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 131,382 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 124,264 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 120,502 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 119,852 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 108,853 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 108,748 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.9 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust heat shields are loose

Pass 14 Jun 2018 104,802 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Jun 2018 104,802 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 97,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 87,734 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 83,207 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 83,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 75,734 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 65,784 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 55,596 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 47,572 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 47,572 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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SD57 VBP is a 2007 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2007 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 94,951 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD57 VBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Audi A5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SD57 VBP is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 8 October 2007.

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